- Home
- Flights
- Flights from Chennai
- Chennai to Nanjing
Flights from Chennai to Nanjing
There are no direct flights from Chennai to Nanjing. The easiest way is one stop via Hong Kong or Bangkok, about 8h 36m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 8h 36m
Chennai to Nanjing at a glance
Fastest journey8h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Hong Kong or Bangkok
Best ways to fly from Chennai to Nanjing
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
1Search
MAA Hong Kong (HKG) NKG
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines
2Search
MAA Bangkok (BKK) NKG
Leg 1: IndiGo, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Juneyao Air
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 4,449 km2,763 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 36mestimate
- Time difference
- +2.5hNanjing vs Chennai
- Currency in Nanjing
- CNY
- Airports
- MAA → NKG
Flights from Chennai to Nanjing: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chennai to Nanjing?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Hong Kong, Bangkok and Hanoi. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chennai to Nanjing?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,449 km.
Where do you change planes between Chennai and Nanjing?
The best connecting points are Hong Kong (HKG), Bangkok (BKK) and Hanoi (HAN). Cathay Pacific flies both legs via Hong Kong, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chennai and Nanjing?
Chennai: Chennai International Airport (MAA). Nanjing: Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG).
What is the time difference between Chennai and Nanjing?
Nanjing is 2.5 hours ahead of Chennai.
